Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) vs Google - Pixel Buds A-Series
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) | Google - Pixel Buds A-Series |
|---|---|---|
| Battery — with case | 18 h | 24 h |
| Driver size | 9.3 mm | 12 mm |
| Battery — buds | 6 h | 5 h |
| Weight per bud | 6.2 g | 5.1 g |
| Active noise cancellation | true | false |
Between the QuietComfort Earbuds (II) and Pixel Buds A-Series, the QuietComfort Earbuds (II) comes out ahead in battery — buds / active noise cancellation, while the Pixel Buds A-Series wins on battery — with case / driver size. Overall, the QuietComfort Earbuds (II) scores 70.9 and the Pixel Buds A-Series scores 58.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The QuietComfort Earbuds (II) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 12.7 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the QuietComfort Earbuds (II) if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. The biggest gaps in its favor are battery — buds, active noise cancellation. The single most decisive one: Battery — buds — 20.00% more. 6 h vs 5 h.
Pick the Pixel Buds A-Series if you care most about battery — with case / driver size. Its strongest claims are battery — with case, driver size, weight per bud. The single most decisive one: Battery — with case — 33.33% more. 24 h vs 18 h.
Both ship with comparable water resistance, spatial audio, multipoint, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the QuietComfort Earbuds (II) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) or Google - Pixel Buds A-Series?
Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) leads the current Mars Score by 12.7 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare driver size, battery — buds, weight per bud against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) if…
Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) has the measurable edge on battery life buds h, has anc.
Choose Google - Pixel Buds A-Series if…
Google - Pixel Buds A-Series has the measurable edge on battery life case h, driver size mm, weight per bud g.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) wins
- ▲Battery — buds — 20.00% more. 6 h vs 5 h.
- ▲Has Active noise cancellation.
Why Google - Pixel Buds A-Series wins
- ▲Battery — with case — 33.33% more. 24 h vs 18 h.
- ▲Driver size — 29.03% more. 12 mm vs 9.3 mm.
- ▲Weight per bud — 1.10 g less. 5.1 vs 6.2.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) | Google - Pixel Buds A-Series |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Weight per bud | 6.2 g | 5.1 glead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Audio
| Spec | Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) | Google - Pixel Buds A-Series |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 9.3 mm | 12 mmlead |
| Active noise cancellationⓘ | truelead | false |
| Transparency mode | truelead | false |
| Spatial audioⓘ | false | false |
Battery
| Spec | Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) | Google - Pixel Buds A-Series |
|---|---|---|
| Battery — buds | 6 hlead | 5 h |
| Battery — with case | 18 h | 24 hlead |
| Wireless case chargingⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) | Google - Pixel Buds A-Series |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetoothⓘ | 5.3lead | 5.0 |
| Codecsⓘ | AAC,SBC | AAC,SBC |
| Multipointⓘ | false | false |
| In-ear detection | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has longer battery, QuietComfort Earbuds (II) or Pixel Buds A-Series?+
QuietComfort Earbuds (II) lasts 6h per charge vs 5h.
Do QuietComfort Earbuds (II) or Pixel Buds A-Series support multipoint?+
Neither supports multipoint pairing.
Which has ANC, QuietComfort Earbuds (II) or Pixel Buds A-Series?+
QuietComfort Earbuds (II) has active noise cancellation; Pixel Buds A-Series does not.